And it is an under-performance which could have ramifications for the Premier League as a whole. The expansion of the Champions League next season will see two countries gain an extra place each in the competition. It was widely assumed before a ball was kicked this season that would mean five spots instead of four for the Premier League. The latest Deloittes Football Money League places 11 Premier League clubs in the world’s richest top 20. The Premier League is now reliant on those clubs to sort the problem of turning top four qualification into a top five.

Source: Express December 16, 2023 16:58 UTC